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The Battle of Pichincha – A War of Independence

The Battle of Pichincha – A War of Independence

On the 24th of May, both the military and many civilians do their utmost to put on a public display of national pride. The result is definitely worth seeing as ...

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Dia de los Difuntos Celebrations

Dia de los Difuntos Celebrations

The 2nd of November each year is a national public holiday, giving everyone the opportunity to participate in the activities related to one of the most ...

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Juan José Flores, fundador de la República

Juan José Flores, fundador de la República

Juan José Flores fue el primer presidente del Ecuador y hoy se lo recuerda como “el fundador de la República”. Aunque nació en Venezuela en el año 1800 ...

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La Costa region guide, travel destinations

La Costa region guide, travel destinations

Ecuador's coast has lush forests, clear waters, and beaches. It has four provinces: Esmeraldas, Manabi, Guayas, and El Oro, with a 2000 km coastline.

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Juan José Flores, Founder of the Republic

Juan José Flores, Founder of the Republic

Juan José Flores was Ecuador's first president and is remembered today as “The Founder of the Republic”. Although born in Venezuela in the year 1800, Flores ...

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Plaza de San Francisco, Sights, Tourist Attractions

Plaza de San Francisco, Sights, Tourist Attractions

Plaza de San Francisco is a cobbled, old plaza with cafes, a view of Quito, and the Monastery of San Francisco, built over an Incan temple.

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Inti Raymi: A Celebration of Life

Inti Raymi: A Celebration of Life

Inti Raymi, or Festival of the Sun, is a celebration of gratitude for the earth's bounty, with rituals, music, and dance, and a reclaiming of indigenous ...

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Wildlife in Ecuador, Nature, Flora and Fauna

Wildlife in Ecuador, Nature, Flora and Fauna

Ecuador has diverse wildlife including mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. The Andes have pumas and tapirs, the Amazon has jaguars and sloths, and the ...

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The Festival of Fruit and Flowers in Ambato

The Festival of Fruit and Flowers in Ambato

During the two week Festival of Fruit and Flowers the city of Ambato comes alive with parades, pyrotechnic displays, exhibitions and copious amounts of peach- ...

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A Peaceful Stroll along Río Tomebamba

A Peaceful Stroll along Río Tomebamba

Ecuador's swiftly flowing Río Tomebamba divides the town of Cuenca, with the modern residential areas on the southern side and the historic colonial section ...

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Museo de la Ciudad, Museums, Culture

Museo de la Ciudad, Museums, Culture

The Museo de la Ciudad in Quito, housed in a 1565 building, explores everyday life of Quito's residents, focusing on traditions, cuisine, and social issues.

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